Foreign language is an area where I feel it is difficult (at least for me) to be often operating in the zone. I guess I appreciate that Robinson emphasizes that even when doing something we love, we are not immune to disappointments or frustration. "Doing what we love can involve all sorts of activities that are essential to the Element but are not the essence of it--things like studying, organizing, arranging, limbering up, etc." (p. 86). I feel I have had an aptitude for language from a relatively early age. I have always enjoyed reading and excelled at writing, majoring in both English and Spanish in college. When I have had opportunities to travel to Spain, I have experienced being in the zone. Being able to communicate fluently and survive in another culture for me is exhilarating. I talk to a friend of mine on the phone in Spanish twice a week, and during those times I can find myself in the zone. But it is always a struggle maintaining fluency without total immersion in the language and culture. I guess because I crave this feeling of elation, I am planning a trip to Spain next summer. I am planning on working this summer in order to do so, and the more money I'm able to save the longer I'll be able to stay! So, I can understand the feeling of doing whatever it takes to do what you love.